Patent Counsel

SUMMARY

Generation Bio seeks a Patent Counsel to help Generation Bio’s IP team to develop and implement IP strategies to protect its innovative ceDNA platform, lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery systems, and rapidly growing pipelines.  The successful candidate will possess experience in managing worldwide patent portfolios and pursuing protection and defense of IP over the full course of therapeutic development with a strong collaborative mindset. This position reports to the Vice President, Intellectual Property.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications to protect the Company’s inventions in the fields of gene therapy and/or organic chemistry; review prior art and other documents in connection with opinions; ensure protection of the Company’s trade secrets; review development and commercialization agreements concerning intellectual property; perform intellectual property due diligence; and review proposed Company publications
• Proactively develop global intellectual property/patent strategies for Generation Bio’s platform technologies in collaboration with business and scientific teams to ensure long-term competitive advantage
• Work closely with the research and development team to identify, evaluate, and file patent applications on new inventions, conduct prior art searches and IP landscape studies, and manage patent portfolios
• Perform due diligence and provide legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate
• Support the company’s transactional team in drafting IP related agreements
• Provide company scientists counseling on IP
• Manage outside counsel to maintain patent prosecution docket and rigorously implement IP management system to maintain internal IP documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry, molecular biology, or related field (Ph.D. preferred) and understanding of biotechnology required
• Registeration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• JD. and bar admission in good standing in at least one state
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house pharmaceutical or biotechnology company practicing patent law, including management of global IP portfolios related to biotechnology
• Ability to understand the science related to the Company’s biopharmaceutical research and development programs and to interact as a scientific peer with research and development team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills
• Client service focus and ability to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic computer applications used in general office settings, including word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation software and Internet search engine

POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt